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Historic Harlem Academy School #2
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By Mike Stroud, 2010 | |
| | | 1. Historic Harlem Academy School #2 Marker | | |
Inscription.
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The historic Harlem Academy, known as "The Mother of African- American Schools," was the first public school erected for African- American children in Tampa.
The first classes were held in 1868 in the Hillsborough County Courthouse. In the early 1870s, the Freedmen's Bureau financed what became known as School No. 2. In 1889, a new building was constructed at the corner of Harrison and Morgan Streets, and the school was officially designated as the Harlem Academy. The goal of the Harlem Academy was to provide a quality education for its students and to encourage them to learn within and outside the classroom and to continue on to higher education,
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In 1892, Harlem Academy was destroyed in a fire. Thomas McKnight and other members of Tampa's African-American community raised funds to rebuild the school. St. Paul A,M.E. and other churches provided space until a new building was completed in 1895. This structure was replaced by a brick building in 1912. Many prominent African-American citizens were involved with the school. Christina A. Meacham and Andrew J. Ferrell, Jr. , once principals of Harlem, had schools in Hillsborough County named in their honor,
The Harlem Academy closed in 1964, thus completing its ninety-six year contribution to the education of African-Americans | | | | 
By Mike Stroud, January 9, 2010 | |
| | | 2. Historic Harlem Academy School #2 Marker, reverse side | | |
in Tampa. Although the physical structure was later demolished, the heart of Harlem Academy lives on in the teachers, students and staff that graced its classrooms and halls.
Erected 2008 by School District of Hillsborough County, Historic Harlem Academy Alumni, Hillsborough County Historical Advisory Council.
Location. 27° 57.225′ N, 82° 27.485′ W. Marker is in Tampa, Florida, in Hillsborough County. Marker is on East Harrison Street near North Morgan Street, on the right when traveling west. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tampa FL 33602, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Oaklawn Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Kennedy (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S.S. Sagamore (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Confederate States Soldiers and Sailors (about 300 feet away); Victims of the Yellow Fever (about 300 feet away); 29 Sea Captains and Mariners (about 300 feet away); First United Methodist Church (about 400 feet away); Tampa Native Americans (about 400 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Tampa.
Also see . . . Historic Harlem Academy School. (Submitted on February 19, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
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By Mike Stroud, January 9, 2010 | |
| | | 3. Historic Harlem Academy School #2 Marker and St. Paul A,M.E., as mentioned | | seen along East Harrison Street | | |
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By Mike Stroud, January 9, 2010 | |
| | | 4. Historic Harlem Academy School #2 Marker (R) and St. Paul A,M.E. Church | | Location now serves as the Church parking lot | | |
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By AGS Media, September 12, 2010 | |
| | | 5. Historic Harlem Academy School #2 Marker | | Seen along East Harrison Street in downtown Tampa | | |
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By AGS Media, September 13, 2010 | |
| | | 6. Tampa's St. Paul A.M.E. Church | St. Paul A.M.E. first organized in 1870. The Gothic revival-style building was built in 1914 and served as a focal point for the community during the civil rights movement. Over the decades it has played host to speakers such as the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., and President Bill Clinton.
In 2010, the congregation relocated to another site due to declining membership, and the final service in the building was held on August 29. The City of Tampa has assumed the care of the building, which is a designated Local Landmark Structure. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on February 19, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 918 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 19, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5. submitted on September 13, 2010, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. 6. submitted on September 14, 2010, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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